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43 gifts for the stylish guy

The stylish guy is a tricky beast to buy for: chances are if he's seen something in a shop that he likes, he's already bought it for himself by Black Friday. But before you give up and go for the ubiquitous gift voucher, we've got a whole series of suggestions...

The stylish guy is a tricky beast to buy for: chancesare if he's seen something in a shop that he likes, he's alreadybought it for himself by Black Friday. But before you give up andgo for the ubiquitous gift voucher, we've got a whole series ofsuggestions...

In addition to it's bespoke tailors at No. 14 Savile Row, this year Hardy Amies also opened an outpost at No. 8 selling its ready-to-wear selection. One of the most interesting things about this new shop is its selection of 'curated goods' - a range of items chosen by the label to complement its offering. For Christmas, the tailoring house has launched gift boxes for 100, 150 and 200 which contain an edit of some of the best, including candles, silk handkerchiefs, shoehorns, razors and more. Most importantly each comes complete with Hardy Amies' indispensable (and hilarious) style guide, ABC of Men's Fashion.

100, 150 or 200. Only available in store at 8 Savile Row, London W1. hardyamies.com

Generally we wouldn't think to splash out on a cashmere hoodie for ourselves, but if you're buying, it will be a welcome addition to our next air conditioned aeroplane journey. Just FYI, new British brand Bergano Greys - a label that's already got fans in Bradley Cooper and David Beckham - makes some of the best-fitting we've ever tried.

While bright trainers are great, we always get far more use out of our darker iterations. Here are three that we've been thinking about all year, from Nike's weatherproof new sneakerboots to New Balance's blue-black Made in England 577s and Club Monaco's super-sleek limited edition teamwork with Saucony.

From top to bottom: Saucony x Club Monaco, 105. Available at Club Monaco, 54 Redchurch Street, London E2. clubmonaco.com. New Balance, 99. Available at endclothing.co.uk. Nike Roshe Run Sneakerboot, 82. Available at store.nike.com.

What's better than getting boxfresh trainers for Christmas? Being able to keep them boxfresh. These two products will make your new footwear almost indestructible: prep your new footwear with Crep Protect spray, which will repel repel rain and dirt (especially important with suede), while Mr Black's Sneaker Refresh Kit will keep your trainers looking (and smelling) fresh.

Believe it or not many guys who love their menswear hate actually going shopping. If you want to help a man out of this clothes-related Catch-22, buy him a gift card for The Chapar's personal shopping service. He'll register, and after talking to a stylist he'll receive a trunk of prospective clothes. Which he chooses to spend your funds on and which is decides to send back is up to him. Easy.

Backpacks are now so sleek that they've become completely acceptable to tote to the office. However, if you're looking for one that's supremely suit appropriate, try this all-leather model from Italian accessories-makers Piquadro, which not only looks great, but also has pockets for your 13" laptop, iPad, pens, business cards, umbrella and gym kit.

You might think shades are a summer thing, but they're a year-round essential - especially if you're planning on driving between relations across the country. Whether you're more into Persol's folding PO 714s (a pocket-friendly riff on the version famously worn by Steve McQueen), Kirk Original's mirrored lenses or Finlay's classic shape with a wooden trim, here's three that caught our eye over the past year.

We guarantee he'll get a bunch of ties for Christmas, so give him something to go with them. J Crew's chambray shirt is smart enough to wear to the office (thanks to a collar stiffened with stays) and versatile enough to go with every suit in his wardrobe. And if he's tall, you can order a version with longer arms and body too.

The sportswear trend is still going strong in menswear right now - and tailored tracksuit trousers are the item to invest in. Not only are they comfortable, but - trust us - they'll still look smart on his downtime when worn with a blue blazer, white trainers and V-neck T-shirt.

Buying fragrance for a guy is a tricky business, so instead of hedging your bets on one scent, how about going for six? With fragrances ranging from citrusy (Italian Bergamot) to floral (Florentine Iris) to woody (Indonesian Oud), there's something to suit any style. And who know, he might even discover something new.

180. Available at Harrods, 87-135 Brompton Rd, London SW1. harrods.com

Scarves are one of the most practical gifts you can give a man as the temperature plummets - but it's also an unwritten rule that adding a monogram to anything automatically increases its cool factor. So you can imagine how cool we reckon Burberry's ultra-soft, and ultra-personalisable, camel scarf is.

Whether he's loading up a home library or a coffee table, there's always room for one more book in his collection - especially one that helps him to up his style game. Whether he's looking for some outfit inspiration from real guys (Men in this Town by Giuseppe Santamaria), famously well-dressed men (Original Man by Patrick Grant) or looking to bone up on a biography of one of the most influential designers Britain has ever produced (Vivienne Westwood by Ian Kelly), here's a concise GQ-recommended reading list.

From top to bottom: Men in the Town by Giuseppe Santamaria, 12.99 (Hardie Grant Books). Available at blackwells.com. Original Man: The Tautz Compendium of Less Ordinary Gentlemen by Patrick Grant, 25 (Gestalten). Available at etautz.com. Vivienne Westwood by Ian Kelly, 25 (Picador). Available at viviennewestwood.co.uk.

The main problem with giving a belt as a present? Wrapping the damn thing. Thankfully Atelier Scotch's line of leather belts bypasses this particular problem by coming with a box. The only tricky bit is decided which of the four colours to get (if in doubt, go for dark brown).

Here's a helpful hint: skip that sweater plastered in reindeers and snowmen that you were going to get as a gag gift - Christmas jumpers don't need to be funny to be festive. In fact, it's better if they're not, so you're proud to wear it all season long - and this Hackett wool and cashmere-blend pullover is the perfect example.

Four different socks for four different types of guys: Taft's no-show shoe liners for men who like to air-out their ankles even in the winter; Stance's patterned-not-novelty monochrome bandana socks; Item M6's formal socks that refuse to fall down around your ankles no matter how long you wear them (seriously, we've tried); and Scott Nichol's hardwearing hikers (also good for wearing in front of the fire during your fourth mulled wine on Christmas Day).

Fact: unless they're an Oscar hopeful, a man's dinner suit will get more outings during December than any other time of the year. Ensure their shirt hardware is up to scratch with this sleek, never-goes-out-of-style rhodium plated set of cufflinks, tie pin and dress studs, all made right here in Britain.

Skater slip-ons are the most popular shoe shape of the season, hands down (or should that be "feet"?). However the trick is to get a pair that looks just as smart with your suit as it does with your weekend-friendly jeans. Here are three options that fit that brief superbly, whatever your budget.

If he's still using two-in-one shampoo or own-brand body wash, now's the time to subtly give him an upgrade. Here's a few that will solve any winter woes he might have: Lab Series BB Tinted Moisturiser SPF 35 for tan-drained skin, Aveda Men Pure-Formance Exfoliating Shampoo to add shine back to wind-blasted hair, Triumph &amp; Disaster exfoliating soap to slough off any rough skin, and a tag team of Tom Ford For Men Purifying Face Cleanser and Neville Rescue Scrub to rejuvenate weather-worn skin.

For clean-shaven guys we've added in The Bluebeards Revenge Post-Shave Balm which not only soothes, but also contains Decelerine that helps to slow-down beard re-growth. And for the hirsute, one of Ojon's Rare Blend Tamers which, while made to keep women's flyaway hairs under control, makes an excellent, pocket-sized and far less messy alternative to your beard oil and comb combo.

The problem with collecting watches? Having somewhere to keep them. If your selection is too good to stuff in the back of a sock drawer, Globe-Trotter has the ultimate upgrade. Made from the same Urushi lacquered vulcanised fibreboard and leather as its legendary luggage (a crafting technique the label perfected in Victorian times and made in its factory in Hertfordshire), this 9 inch case has space for six timepieces, a numeric lock and a tray beneath for cufflinks, collars stays and any other accessories you might need on your travels - and can even be personalised with up to six letters on the lid. Hint: don't put this one in the hold.

How to ensure your tie stands out from any others he receives this Christmas? Give him something extra. Not only will this spotted blue tie go with almost every shirt he owns, but the tie clip will give any suit he wears it with an always-appreciated Mad Man vibe.